Blues boss opens talks on new deal

Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish has told fans "I am going nowhere" after starting talks over an extended contract at St Andrew's.

The popular Scot has held a meeting with Blues vice-chairman Peter Pannu and chief executive Michael Dunford over extending his current deal, which has 18 months to run.

McLeish, who is now set to meet chairman Carson Yeung for further talks, has no plans to leave the club.

He said: "We had a chat, we didn't talk about specific figures, but things in general, and it was a very good meeting. I am now due to see Carson and, absolutely, I plan on staying at Birmingham. I see my future here and I'm sure we can work something out.

"I believe we can go forward all together, myself and my staff, the players and Carson and the board. I have enjoyed working for Carson since the takeover and there is a great atmosphere and ambience about the club – a real feel-good factor.

"We are on the same wavelength and they have done everything they can so far to help me. I have no complaints."